NY Forward Round 2

IMPORTANT NOTE: The official webpage for the Village of Hoosick Falls NY Forward grant, which contains the most up to date information, is located at https://www.hoosickfallsnyf.com. This page on the Village's website serves as an archival page on the application process.

Updated Proposals Submitted for NYF Consideration

Ahead of the Local Planning Committee's Meeting #4 (on Monday, September 23rd, 2024), the Village submitted updates to 5 of the 6 proposals. Included in this request was the request to remove one project (Woods Brook/Hall Street/Spring Street) from any consideration of funding, and to include it as a "pipeline project", meaning it is a future project the Village looks to do.

• Overview of Proposal Updates - A two-page overview/summary of the updates, reflecting the updated project costs and NYF funding requests.


• Monument Park - The changes to this proposal include adding smaller option for a more simplified project (including a sidewalk and bridge to connect to the Greenway), and updated cost figures.


• Hoosic River Greenway - The updated proposal reflects the bridge being moved to the Monument Park project, possible options for the Water Street/Superior Street/Church Street intersection, and updated cost figures.


• Municipal Building Improvements - Updated cost figures were built into this project, for both the smaller option and the full expansion option. This proposal was officially removed from funding consideration at LPC Meeting #4.


• Hall Street & Spring Street Improvements - The Village requested that this be removed from any funding consideration. It will remain in the Strategic Investment Plan only as a future project the Village is looking to complete.


• Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements - This updated proposal includes updated and solid calculations on cost, and better reflects the match offered by the Village on sidewalk projects. It also included the addition of a sidewalk andn railing project with support from the Town of Hoosick and the Hoosick Housing Authority.


• Murphy Building Revitalization - This proposal is in the process of being more fully flushed out, including the creation of a potential layout. This will drive the specific work that needs to be completed, and will lead to a more accurate cost to the overall project. The Village anticipates this update being ready in early to mid October, ahead of the 5th LPC meeting.

Original NYF Proposals

Village Proposals: On August 7th, 2024, the Village submitted six different proposals as part of the NY Forward Open Call. These proposals will ber reviewed and modified by the Local Planning Committee as required by the NY Forward Grant Program.

• Monument Park - A Project that sees the transformation of the former Oak Mitsui site on First Street into a beautiful park open to the public.


• Hoosic River Greenway - This proposal would both unified the existing Hoosic River Greenway and support it with artistic, safety, and branding initiatives.


• Municipal Building Improvements - This two-part proposal improves upon the existing public uses of the Municipal Building and creates an addition to better serve the public.


• Hall Street & Spring Street Improvements - This proposal combines further flood mitigation efforts along the Woods Brook with creating of a public space and a new corridor.


• Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements - This proposal prioritizes several sidewalk, lighting, and ADA-complaint ramp improvements in various areas of the Village's downtown.


• Murphy Building RevitalizationThis proposal envisions the Village taking over the Murphy Buuilding to expand Municipal Services.

In 2023, the Village of Hoosick Falls submitted its second application for the NY Forward Grant. In late December of 2023, the Village of Hoosick Falls was awarded $4.5 million as part of the Capital Region's 2nd Round award winners (along with the Village of Schuylerville). The Governor's press release is located here on the Governor's website.

The official NY Forward Hoosick Falls page has been created and will be maintained as part of the NY Forward Grant program. This other website will have all of the up-to-date information regarding the grant.